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Title: The Half-Brothers
Credits: David Price, Jennifer Lee, Alev Akman and Andy Wallace
Summary: "The Half-Brothers" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a poignant short story written during the Victorian era. The narrative explores themes of family, love, jealousy, and the depths of human emotion through the lens of two half-brothers, Gregory and the unnamed narrator. Set against the backdrop of rural England, the story delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of societal expectations. The tale begins with the backstory of the narrator’s mother, who faces great hardship after the death of her first husband. She remarries a wealthy farmer, William Preston, but her heart remains tied to her firstborn son, Gregory. The tension arises from William's resentment towards Gregory, whom he views as a reminder of his wife's past. As the boys grow up, their contrasting personalities lead to a complex relationship marked by neglect and misunderstanding. In a climactic moment, the narrator gets lost in a snowstorm, and it is Gregory who selflessly comes to his rescue. Tragically, Gregory sacrifices himself, leading to a moment of deep realization and regret for their father, emphasizing the story's exploration of grief, love, and the bonds that transcend despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
EBook No.: 2532
Published: Mar 1, 2001
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Half-Brothers
Credits: David Price, Jennifer Lee, Alev Akman and Andy Wallace
Summary: "The Half-Brothers" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a poignant short story written during the Victorian era. The narrative explores themes of family, love, jealousy, and the depths of human emotion through the lens of two half-brothers, Gregory and the unnamed narrator. Set against the backdrop of rural England, the story delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of societal expectations. The tale begins with the backstory of the narrator’s mother, who faces great hardship after the death of her first husband. She remarries a wealthy farmer, William Preston, but her heart remains tied to her firstborn son, Gregory. The tension arises from William's resentment towards Gregory, whom he views as a reminder of his wife's past. As the boys grow up, their contrasting personalities lead to a complex relationship marked by neglect and misunderstanding. In a climactic moment, the narrator gets lost in a snowstorm, and it is Gregory who selflessly comes to his rescue. Tragically, Gregory sacrifices himself, leading to a moment of deep realization and regret for their father, emphasizing the story's exploration of grief, love, and the bonds that transcend despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
EBook No.: 2532
Published: Mar 1, 2001
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.